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Nedlands NewsFebruary 2018
Avoid tree-lopping family business
Consumer Protection has
issued a public warning
about the business practices
of rogue tree-lopper Sean
Robert Weinthal and his
nephew Mitchell Craig
Grisbrook. Be wary of their
businesses Specialised Arborist Services (also SAS
Tree Services), Advanced Tree Specialists, West Coast
Trees, Manageable Tree Services, Metropolitan Tree
Services and West Australian Tree Services. More at
www.commerce.wa.gov.au/consumer-protection.
Essential oils
Learn more about
the use of essential
oils in cooking and
gut health at the Mt
Claremont Community
Centre from 10.30am-
11.30am, 20 February, with Claudia Pal and Frances
Marsden. Learn how to take care of yourself naturally
and easy recipes to make. Book at nedlands.evanced.
info/signup.
History of trams in Perth and Nedlands
Let the Perth Electric Tramway Society’s David Brown
share his fascination with this mode of transport and
its impact on the community from 10.30am-11.30am,
1 March, at Nedlands Library. Book at nedlands.
evanced.info/signup.
Animal registrations
D o g a n d c a t o w n e r
registrat ion renewals
were due 31 October –
and Rangers are calling
animal owners to follow
up on registrations. When
registering your animals, be sure to include their
microchip number and contact details so they can
be re-united with their owners quickly if found.
Nedlands people
L o c a l s t u d i e s l ibrarians Anthea H a r r i s a n d R o G a l b r a i t h a r e delivering a free talk on the fascinating people of Nedlands on 7 February. From 10.30am-11.30am at Nedlands Library, they will look at different residents who came from all over the world. Bookings essential at nedlands.evanced.info/signup.
New Year – volunteer!
Nedlands Volunteer R e s o u rc e C e n t re offers free, friendly in format ion about v o l u n t e e r i n g a n d w h a t v o l u n t e e r positions are available. Available roles include bus driver and bus
assistant for Nedlands Library Service, shopping bus driver and mah-jong tutor for Nedlands Community Care and Allen Park bush care assistants. For more details, call 9273 3640 or email [email protected].
Ashton Ave Bridge closure
The bridge will be closed to traf f ic in February and demol ished f rom 23 February dur ing a scheduled rail shutdown. The new bridge is due to be completed by September.
Dogs die in hot cars
Rangers and the RSPCA are reminding dog owners to leave their best friends at home on hot days. Since October, the RSPCA has had more than 80 reports of dogs left in parked cars on hot days. If you see a dog locked in a car in hot weather, note the vehicle’s registration and call the RSPCA on 1300 278 3589. Rangers may also be able to assist – call 9273 3500.
Riverbank Grants Scheme: Point Resolution Reserve
From February, the City of Nedlands (with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions’ Parks and Wildlife Service) will start a river foreshore restoration project at Point Resolution Reserve that will run until December. I t involves stabil ising and protecting existing vegetation, invasive weed control and revegetating degraded areas to increase biodiversity and improve habitat.
Friends of Allen Park
Come along and help the Friends of Allen Park with bush care work sessions every Tuesday from 9am-11am. Contact Lesley on 0431 728 230 for details.
Friends of Shenton Bushland
Volunteers are welcome to help with weed control, writing newsletters, planning and setting guided walks, maintaining the website, flora surveys, local school liaison, distributing newsletters or photographing fora and fauna. The group meets 8am-10am Sundays for bushland activities – contact Dani on 0420 334 601.
Bush fre and total fre bans
All residential property owners and occupants are reminded to maintain their properties to ensure all fammable materials are removed or cleared during bushfre season. The City and Department of Fire and Emergency Services are taking a strong stance on breaches, such
as lighting fres or burning off, during total fre bans. If you witness any breaches, contact Ranger Services on 9273 3500.
February works program
Park works
• Shirley Fyfe Reserve: heritage gazebo/bus shelter scheduled for restoration, renovated like-for-like. Slab floor has been replaced with solid concrete foor in preparation.
• Dot Bennett Park: barbecues to be updated with more effcient cooktops, retaining the existing stone surround.
• Leslie Graham Reserve: works have begun for a landscape upgrade, including the removal of any inappropriate plantings.
• Charles Court Reserve: replacement entry gate to be installed at the Bessell Avenue entrance.
• Daran Park, Hamilton Park and Peace Memorial Rose Garden: pine bollards to be removed and replaced with a more sustainable and aesthetic option.
• David Cruickshank Reserve dry climate install (until May).
• Nedlands Library fencing.
Road rehabilitation and maintenance works
• Hollywood Bowling Club car park resurfacing and drainage upgrade.
• Shann Street (Rosedale Street to Draper Street).
• Birkdale Street (Underwood Avenue to Alderbury Street).
• Bee Eater Lane upgrade.
Footpath works
• Princess Road (Tyrell Street to Dalkeith Road).
Special projects
• Riverwall Stage 2.
Council meeting dates
Council committee: 13 February
Council meeting: 27 February
Meetings start 7pm in the council chambers, 71 Stirling Highway. Please enter from the Smyth Road entrance.
Co-ordinator: Simone GoncalvesPhone: 9216 2005
Email: [email protected]
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Summer Concerts in the ParkGet into the groove every Sunday in February from 5.30pm-7pm with Summer Concerts in the Park. With a top Perth band every week, children’s activities include face-painting and a bouncy castle and food includes pizza, ice cream and a sausage sizzle (or you can BYO a picnic).
Little Belle play Floreat’s Lawler Park on 4 February, Adam Hall and The Velvet Playboys are at Dalkeith’s Mason Gardens on 11 February, Slim Jim and The Phatts play Swanbourne’s Allen Park on 18 February and Flash Nat and the Action Men are at Dot Bennett Park in Nedlands on 25 February. More details at nedlands.wa.gov.au.